A child has died in hospital after an incident at a property in Darlington (Picture: North News & Pictures)

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a child suffered serious injuries and died in hospital.

Emergency services rushed to a property in Darlington, County Durham, at around 9am on Friday where the youngster was found in a critical condition.

Police, paramedics and an air ambulance were pictured at the scene in Frosterley Drive.

The child was rushed to hospital but could not be saved.

Durham Constabulary arrested a man on suspicion of murder today, while a woman has also been detained in connection with the death.

‘Sadly, the child passed away this afternoon,’ a police spokesperson said today.

‘A man in his 30s has also been arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing serious injury to a child, and has been further arrested for murder.

‘A woman in her 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing serious injury to a child.

‘Both remain in police custody while further inquiries are carried out.’